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An Unwanted Guest

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In An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena, a weekend getaway at a remote inn takes a dark turn when a blizzard traps the guests inside, and they begin to discover a series of unsettling incidents. As tensions rise and suspicions grow, the guests realise that they must confront the possibility that a killer hides among them. With no way to escape and growing danger, trust becomes a rare commodity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of classic whodunit mysteries with a modern twist, where a group of strangers is stranded in a secluded hotel during a snowstorm, and tensions rise as guests are mysteriously murdered one by one. If you love suspenseful crime thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this gripping tale will surely hold your attention.

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An Unwanted Guest

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A perfect getaway to a beautiful, remote hotel turns deadly in this claustrophobic, pulse-pounding and unputdownable thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Shari Lapena.

The Sunday Times bestseller from the author of the number one bestseller The Couple Next Door.

Tense. Unpredictable. Unputdownable. Shari Lapena's novels are domestic noir at its finest - Simon Kernick


We can't choose the strangers we meet.

As the guests arrive at beautiful, remote Mitchell's Inn, they're all looking forward to a relaxing weekend deep in the forest, miles from anywhere. They watch their fellow guests with interest, from a polite distance.

Usually, we can avoid the people who make us nervous, make us afraid.

With a violent storm raging, the group finds itself completely cut off from the outside world. Nobody can get in - or out. And then the first body is found... and the horrifying truth comes to light. There's a killer among them - and nowhere to run.

Until we find ourselves in a situation we can't escape. Trapped.


Praise for Shari Lapena:

Crafted like a vintage Christie and just as tense, this will be a smash hit - Heat

Smart characterisation combined with a subtle appreciation for the darkness of the human heart... A perfectly choreographed danse macabre - Mail on Sunday

Shari Lapena... is rapidly becoming a go-to author for anyone seeking a light but lip-smacking mystery - Sunday Express

The psychological thrillers of Lapena are masterclasses in tightly plotted, economical narrative - Metro

An excellent mystery! Agatha Christie meets P D James - Ragnar Jonasson


Readers love Shari Lapena:

Best book I've read in ages

5* fast paced, twisting thriller

The pace never let up

On the edge of my seat to the end

I haven't picked up a book in 9 years and I'm so glad that I picked this up! I loved it.

Incredibly readable and unputdownable

Very clever, well written, intriguing and suspenseful

Had me hooked from start to finish


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Shari Lapena delivers a captivating thriller that's been likened to a modern Agatha Christie novel. Reviews highlight its intense suspense, unpredictable twists, and compelling characterisation. The novel's deftly plotted narrative and isolated setting enhance its tension, making it a gripping, unputdownable read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552174879

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Shari Lapena is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, Someone We Know, The End of Her, Not a Happy Family and Everyone Here is Lying which have all been Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers. Her books have been sold in forty territories around the world. She lives in Toronto. Facebook- ShariLapena Twitter- @sharilapena Instagram- sharilapena

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